In the water balance diagram, what is happening during stages A, B and C:

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Group of answer choices

Soil-moisture recharge (A), surplus (B), deficit (C)

Water surplus (A), deficit (B), soil-moisture recharge (C)

Precipitation (A), runoff (B), evapotranspiration (C)

None of the options are correct.

Water deficit (A), surplus (B), soil-moisture recharge (C)

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Without being able to see the specific "Picture1.png" that you are referring to, I can suggest a general interpretation of water balance stages based on common water balance concepts. In typical water balance diagrams:

  • Stage A often represents the beginning of a period where precipitation occurs, leading to a potential surplus or recharge in soil moisture.
  • Stage B could indicate a surplus where excess water is being available, possibly due to significant rainfall that exceeds evaporation and plant uptake.
  • Stage C might represent a deficit where the demand for water (from plants, evaporation, etc.) exceeds available soil moisture, leading to a reduction of moisture content in the soil.

Given these interpretations, the closest option would likely be:

Soil-moisture recharge (A), surplus (B), deficit (C)

However, please confirm this interpretation with the actual diagram you have, as nuances can vary based on specific contexts or definitions.